-----Original Message----- From: Sandra Ferguson <ferg@intelos.net> To: BtyGnlgyQn@aol.com <BtyGnlgyQn@aol.com> Cc: OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com <OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, December 29, 2000 8:19 AM Subject: Re: TANEYHILL and JUDKINS Nothing in the Belmont co book, but I found a lot in THE STORY OF BARNESVILLE, by Shepphard. Apparently the Tanneyhills were in the area at an early date, and there is an account as given by Joshua Davis, a friend of Lewis Wetzel and recorded by R.H. Tanneyhill, of a Christmas"in 1783, which was before any land had beeh offered for sale north of the Ohio or had any surveying done...when Belmont county was one wild unbroken forest." It's too long to type in, but if you'll send me a SASE I'll copy it and send it to you. Please send me some given names to go with the surname Tanneyhill, and I'll see if they're mentioned. The same goes for Judkins....many mention of the name, so include some given names to go with it! Sandra -----Original Message----- From: BtyGnlgyQn@aol.com <BtyGnlgyQn@aol.com> To: ferg@intelos.net <ferg@intelos.net> Date: Friday, December 29, 2000 4:41 AM Subject: TANEYHILL and JUDKINS Could you please do a look up on TANEYHILL and JUDKINS in Barnesville, in the "History of Belmont Co." Thank you for your kind offer. Elizabeth Ruygt Gold River, CA

Nothing in the Belmont co book, but I found a lot in THE STORY OF BARNESVILLE, by Shepphard. Apparently the Tanneyhills were in the area at an early date, and there is an account as given by Joshua Davis, a friend of Lewis Wetzel and recorded by R.H. Tanneyhill, of a Christmas"in 1783, which was before any land had beeh offered for sale north of the Ohio or had any surveying done...when Belmont county was one wild unbroken forest." It's too long to type in, but if you'll send me a SASE I'll copy it and send it to you. Please send me some given names to go with the surname Tanneyhill, and I'll see if they're mentioned. The same goes for Judkins....many mention of the name, so include some given names to go with it! Sandra -----Original Message----- From: BtyGnlgyQn@aol.com <BtyGnlgyQn@aol.com> To: ferg@intelos.net <ferg@intelos.net> Date: Friday, December 29, 2000 4:41 AM Subject: TANEYHILL and JUDKINS Could you please do a look up on TANEYHILL and JUDKINS in Barnesville, in the "History of Belmont Co." Thank you for your kind offer. Elizabeth Ruygt Gold River, CA

Nothing, sorry. However, I have a suggestion . Have you checked with Sandy Day at the Schiappa Library in Steubenville? Although she is in Jeff. county, she found an ancestor for me in a different county.....she just looked in all her cemetery books. The cost is minimal (email her for the charge, for I don't remember what it is.......I just sent her $10.00 and considered it cheap at the price!) daysa@oplin.lib.oh.us Sandy Day c/o Schiappa Memorial Library 4141 Mall Drive Steubenbille, Ohio 43952 I don't know if you're aware of it or not, but Mt. Pleasant was established in the late 1700s by a religious group called the Seceder's. They were a group of Presbyterians who broke with the Scottish Church over differences, and some came to the US and established Seceder Churches here, in the colonies. My own family, the Joseph Smiths, members at Mt. Pleasant, had come originally from York County, PA, and I assume may have emigrated to the Mt. Pleasant area because there was a Seceder group there. I have checked the names of those buried in the Old Seceder Cemetery at Mt. Pleasant and find the following Scotts, which I include, in case there may be some relationship with Job; Jane, Benjamin, Wm, Sharon, John, HElen, William, Sarah...sorry, but no dates are included in this source. The Benjamin Scott, above, was a Rev. war soldier, and d. Aug 6, 1849, at 86. a Nevin Scott who dl 1844 and is buried in E. Springfield Cem, also served as a Rev. War soldier. There was also a large contingent of Quakers in the area, and Mt. Pleasant had (and is still in existance) the Yearly meeting house, where all Quakers in a several state area met once a year. The building is huge (held 200 people), is made of brick and still an imposing site. So, you might want to check some Ohio Quaker records. I found 2 Scotts listed in the Quaker cemetery near Richmond; James and Sarah.. In the one Near Smithfield; Rachel, and Wood Scott are buried. Neither of the above faiths may be your ancestor's, but it's worth looking into. From: LADYLU86@aol.com <LADYLU86@aol.com> To: ferg@intelos.net <ferg@intelos.net> Date: Friday, December 29, 2000 2:22 AM Subject: Re: [OHBELMON-L] History of Belmont Co >Thank you for the look up offer, looking for any info on JOB SCOTT, b 1789 >PA, came to Jeff co, Mt Pleasent twp early 1800, moved Belmont co, Colerain >twp 1830, 4 sons, 4 daughters b. 1816-1830, 1850 census listed living >alone, 1860-1880 census daughter Sarah Jane SCOTT-BALDERS(T)ON listed as >living with him, hoping for any mention of a death date or obit. >Hopefully, Annie (LadyLu86@aol.com >

Dear Sandra, Merry Ann, and List: I have to say I have agreed with points made by both of you. However, without sounding or coming across as being contentious, here's my two cents: 1. To cut down some of the e-mail volume, maybe in part due to being subscribed to various lists, whenever possible ALWAYS (emphasis only) subscribe in digest mode. It would drive me nuts if I got beaucoup e-mails, especially like a Franklin Co. or even larger list. I prefer the digest mode, when available, I scan the subject line, read what I want, and then delete the whole thing at once. 2. I too report spamers, as you suggested Sandra, but am wondering if it's worth it. They have learned how to like, conterfeit the URL (?) and ISP address line, you know like the @yahoo.com, @hotmail.com, etc. So does it do any good to make reports to abuse@? 3. Although I occassionally enjoy stories and quips like the one Carol forwarded from Dorothy, I do think we need to stick to genealogy. I really hate the virus alerts on the list. But on the whole we can enjoy the occassional story, if it relates to genealogy--let's have some fun once in a while and enjoy the list. Well, that's my three cents. Best wishes to all. John S. ______________________________ X-Message:    #6 Date:    Thu, Dec 28, 2000, 1:47pm From:    "Sandra Ferguson" <ferg@intelos.net> To:    OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com Subject:    [OHBELMON-L] SPAM Internet providers recognize that SPAM is an increasing problem as we all know, and ask our help, as recipients of unwanted and unsolicited emails. They WANT to know what is being sent, illegally, using their service. It's easy to do, and simply deleting these does NOTHING to try to correct the problem...it's akin to simply looking the other way, rather than trying to help alleviate the growing problem. So, here's how to do it. (1) sent any unsolicited email ( you know the kind; those selling herbal viagra, offering copy supplies, home mortgages, etc) ANYTHING you didn't send for to : abuse@mail.com (2) send it also to the provider; if the message comes through AOL.com then hit Forward message, and type in abuse + the address the email came from; in the case of something using AOL then type, in the To; abuse@aol.com   believe me, they WANT to know, and simply ignoring the problem will only allow it to get worse....so, don't be apathetic...do something to help! -----Original Message----- From: Merry Ann Simmons <sams@primenet.com> To: OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com <OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, December 28, 2000 12:10 PM Subject: [OHBELMON-L] Cousin Remus Starr What part of that was spam? I found it interesting and it did provide genealogy facts. Lighten up and use your delete key. The endless bickering has ruined other good list sites since others get tired of it and quit. 10 spam a day isn't bad. I receive 127 emails a day and don't even waste my time reporting the spam, just delete it. Thanks Dorothy for the interesting article on Remus, shows how history can be re=written, Merry Ann

Does someone have any information on a John H. Smith who lived in the 1820's in Belmont County? He married an Ann Earley on 13 Mar 1823 in the county. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Gail Watkins

Internet providers recognize that SPAM is an increasing problem as we all know, and ask our help, as recipients of unwanted and unsolicited emails. They WANT to know what is being sent, illegally, using their service. It's easy to do, and simply deleting these does NOTHING to try to correct the problem...it's akin to simply looking the other way, rather than trying to help alleviate the growing problem. So, here's how to do it. (1) sent any unsolicited email ( you know the kind; those selling herbal viagra, offering copy supplies, home mortgages, etc) ANYTHING you didn't send for to : abuse@mail.com (2) send it also to the provider; if the message comes through AOL.com then hit Forward message, and type in abuse + the address the email came from; in the case of something using AOL then type, in the To; abuse@aol.com believe me, they WANT to know, and simply ignoring the problem will only allow it to get worse....so, don't be apathetic...do something to help! -----Original Message----- From: Merry Ann Simmons <sams@primenet.com> To: OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com <OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, December 28, 2000 12:10 PM Subject: [OHBELMON-L] Cousin Remus Starr >What part of that was spam? I found it interesting and it did provide >genealogy facts. Lighten up and use your delete key. The endless >bickering has ruined other good list sites since others get tired of it >and quit. 10 spam a day isn't bad. I receive 127 emails a day and >don't even waste my time reporting the spam, just delete it. Thanks >Dorothy for the interesting article on Remus, shows how history can be >re=written, Merry Ann > >

James S. ROSS is said to have died 7 Sep 1839 at age 43. His wife is said to have predeceased him. His surviving minor children were Thomas, Elizabeth, Emma, and Anna. A William W. ROSS, of Peoria, IL, was appointed their guardian in 1846 (recorded with Peoria deed of sale of their grandfather Jacob ROSS' land by W.W. ROSS on the children's behalf). I seek death and burial information for James S. ROSS and Martha A. (Watson) Ross. I also seek information about the relationship between them an William W. ROSS. I welcome the above and any other information about this family. Bernice in VA

It has been brought to my attention that I apparently have no clue what real research is, so I am taking my 30 plus years of unreal research and moving on. Good luck to all.

What part of that was spam? I found it interesting and it did provide genealogy facts. Lighten up and use your delete key. The endless bickering has ruined other good list sites since others get tired of it and quit. 10 spam a day isn't bad. I receive 127 emails a day and don't even waste my time reporting the spam, just delete it. Thanks Dorothy for the interesting article on Remus, shows how history can be re=written, Merry Ann

I have finally received THE CENTENNIAL HISTORY OF BELMONT COUNTY OHIO, by McKelvey, and will be glad to do lookups....limited ones, please, so don't send a list a mile long. This book was written in 1902, so don't bother asking about people after that date, for they can't be included......I would suggest that some of you wait a week or so before sending your email requests, as I don't want to be totally swamped with requests. -----Original Message----- From: Sandra Ferguson <ferg@intelos.net> To: OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com <OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, December 28, 2000 9:25 AM Subject: [OHBELMON-L] please stick to the facts >Carol, et al........while these little things are humorous, I'd appreciate >it if folks would keep the lists on track. I don't know about others, but I >am getting up to 10 spams a day, and even though I try to do my part by >reporting them to the proper place, it is getting worse and worse. Couple >this with the many legit emails from the various lists I belong to, and my >inbox is stuffed every day.....so, please, don't add to the growing problem >by posting things that in no way will be of help in genealogical research. >I don't mean to appear harsh, but this is really getting to be a problem. >-----Original Message----- >From: Carol Montrose <cmontrose@beol.net> >To: OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com <OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com> >Date: Thursday, December 28, 2000 8:50 AM >Subject: [OHBELMON-L] Fw: Creative genealogy > > >> >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: Dorothy Nanninga Sewell <dsewell@alaska.net> >>To: <ILMASON-L@rootsweb.com> >>Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2000 12:53 PM >>Subject: Creative genealogy >> >> >>> A cousin sent this and thought it was worth sending to >>> the list as to how we need to be aware of how some wish >>> to skue the actual facts. >>> >>> An amateur genealogical researcher discovered that his >>> great-great uncle, >>> Remus Starr, a fellow lacking in character, was hanged >>> for horse stealing and >>> train robbery in Montana in 1889. The only known >>> photograph of Remus shows >>> him standing on the gallows. On the back of the picture >>> is this inscription: >>> >>> "Remus Starr; horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial >>> Prison 1885, escaped >>> 1887, robbed the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by >>> Pinkerton detectives, >>> convicted and hanged in 1889." >>> >>> In a Family History subsequently written by his >>> descendant, Remus's picture >>> is cropped, scanned in as an enlarged image, and edited >>> with image processing >>> software so that all that's seen is a head shot. The >>> accompanying >>> biographical sketch is as follows: >>> >>> "Remus Starr was a famous cowboy in the Montana >>> Territory. His business >>> empire grew to include acquisition of valuable >>> equestrian assets and intimate >>> dealings with the Montana railroad. Beginning in 1883, >>> he devoted several >>> years of his life to service at a government facility, >>> finally taking leave >>> to resume his dealings with the railroad. In 1887, he >>> was a key player in a >>> vital investigation run by the renowned Pinkerton >>> Detective Agency. In 1889, >>> Remus passed away during an important civic function >>> held in his honor when >>> the platform upon which he was standing collapsed." >>> >> >> > >

Carol, et al........while these little things are humorous, I'd appreciate it if folks would keep the lists on track. I don't know about others, but I am getting up to 10 spams a day, and even though I try to do my part by reporting them to the proper place, it is getting worse and worse. Couple this with the many legit emails from the various lists I belong to, and my inbox is stuffed every day.....so, please, don't add to the growing problem by posting things that in no way will be of help in genealogical research. I don't mean to appear harsh, but this is really getting to be a problem. -----Original Message----- From: Carol Montrose <cmontrose@beol.net> To: OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com <OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, December 28, 2000 8:50 AM Subject: [OHBELMON-L] Fw: Creative genealogy > >----- Original Message ----- >From: Dorothy Nanninga Sewell <dsewell@alaska.net> >To: <ILMASON-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2000 12:53 PM >Subject: Creative genealogy > > >> A cousin sent this and thought it was worth sending to >> the list as to how we need to be aware of how some wish >> to skue the actual facts. >> >> An amateur genealogical researcher discovered that his >> great-great uncle, >> Remus Starr, a fellow lacking in character, was hanged >> for horse stealing and >> train robbery in Montana in 1889. The only known >> photograph of Remus shows >> him standing on the gallows. On the back of the picture >> is this inscription: >> >> "Remus Starr; horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial >> Prison 1885, escaped >> 1887, robbed the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by >> Pinkerton detectives, >> convicted and hanged in 1889." >> >> In a Family History subsequently written by his >> descendant, Remus's picture >> is cropped, scanned in as an enlarged image, and edited >> with image processing >> software so that all that's seen is a head shot. The >> accompanying >> biographical sketch is as follows: >> >> "Remus Starr was a famous cowboy in the Montana >> Territory. His business >> empire grew to include acquisition of valuable >> equestrian assets and intimate >> dealings with the Montana railroad. Beginning in 1883, >> he devoted several >> years of his life to service at a government facility, >> finally taking leave >> to resume his dealings with the railroad. In 1887, he >> was a key player in a >> vital investigation run by the renowned Pinkerton >> Detective Agency. In 1889, >> Remus passed away during an important civic function >> held in his honor when >> the platform upon which he was standing collapsed." >> > >

----- Original Message ----- From: Dorothy Nanninga Sewell <dsewell@alaska.net> To: <ILMASON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2000 12:53 PM Subject: Creative genealogy > A cousin sent this and thought it was worth sending to > the list as to how we need to be aware of how some wish > to skue the actual facts. > > An amateur genealogical researcher discovered that his > great-great uncle, > Remus Starr, a fellow lacking in character, was hanged > for horse stealing and > train robbery in Montana in 1889. The only known > photograph of Remus shows > him standing on the gallows. On the back of the picture > is this inscription: > > "Remus Starr; horse thief, sent to Montana Territorial > Prison 1885, escaped > 1887, robbed the Montana Flyer six times. Caught by > Pinkerton detectives, > convicted and hanged in 1889." > > In a Family History subsequently written by his > descendant, Remus's picture > is cropped, scanned in as an enlarged image, and edited > with image processing > software so that all that's seen is a head shot. The > accompanying > biographical sketch is as follows: > > "Remus Starr was a famous cowboy in the Montana > Territory. His business > empire grew to include acquisition of valuable > equestrian assets and intimate > dealings with the Montana railroad. Beginning in 1883, > he devoted several > years of his life to service at a government facility, > finally taking leave > to resume his dealings with the railroad. In 1887, he > was a key player in a > vital investigation run by the renowned Pinkerton > Detective Agency. In 1889, > Remus passed away during an important civic function > held in his honor when > the platform upon which he was standing collapsed." >

This is a death certificate transcription that was posted on the Los Angeles mail list. Death Certificate Transcription: # 4337 James Patterson Sells d. 9/20/1925 5:00am Male White b. 3/4/1843 Belmont Co., OH Age = 82yrs 6mos 16days Deathplace: County Farm, INF 8 Ward, Los Angeles Occupation: Day Laborer Widowed f. Anthony Sells, unknown birthplace m. Miranda Hessey, unknown birthplace Lived in community 5 months 27 days and state 15 years Cause: Pellagra 7 months Contributory: Senility 5 years Burial: Los Angeles, CA Undertaker: Los Angeles General Hospital, 1100 Mission Road -- Bonnie Burkhardt <burkhard@flash.net> <bburkhardt@juno.com>

Patty Fuchs wrote: > > Photo CD available at the Bellaire Public Library > and/or Bellaire Hardware. Photographs are mostly from > the early 1900's (scanned from a collection at the > Bellaire Public Library); However there are about 14 > photos of current Bellaire Landmarks. CDs can be found > at Bellaire Hardware (Call Bernie at (740) 671-1117) > for $10 you get a CD of 53 historical photos and 14 > current photos of Bellaire. 25% of the money gets > donated to the Bellaire Public Library. Bellaire > Library only has about 3 CDs available for purchase, > but the bulk of the cds for sale I presume may be > found by contacting the Hardware store. > > Examples of photos can be found at: > > http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Amphitheatre/4617/house_that_jack_built.htm > (House That Jack Built top photograph) > > Also some can be found at: > http://www.cityofbellaire.com/Historic.HTM > > Thanks, > Patty (Drummond) Fuchs > Bellaire Public Library librarian Thank you for the information! The latter web site's page is about 1.4 Megs, quite a download for most modems. Perhaps if it were made into 7-8 pages, more folks could and would access it. John McWilliams

I am looking for marriage information for Richard Norman and Mary Jane UNKNOWN. They most likely married around 1863 in Belmont County. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Scott Byrd Pensacola, FL

Just thought I'd add to it, I was just out at the St. Clairsville Health Department, and they haven't really gotten things organized enough to be able to look through them. Right now it's bunches of drawers and boxes EVERYWHERE. So, maybe give them till at least the first part of the year to get things under control to do research there. :-) Warmest regards, Patty Drummond --- OHBELMON-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > ATTACHMENT part 1 message/rfc822 > > OHBELMON-D Digest Volume 00 : Issue 317 > > Today's Topics: > #1 [OHBELMON-L] Martins Ferry Health > [ssaboley@juno.com] > > Administrivia: > To unsubscribe from OHBELMON-D, send a message to > > OHBELMON-D-request@rootsweb.com > > that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > > and no other text. No subject line is necessary, > but if your software > requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, > too. > > ______________________________ > ATTACHMENT part 2 message/rfc822 > Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 15:43:24 -0500 > From: ssaboley@juno.com > To: OHBELMON-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [OHBELMON-L] Martins Ferry Health > Department Vital Records > > This may be of interest to persons looking for vital > records in Belmont > County. This information was on the Times Leader > Web site for Tuesday, > Nov. 28, 2000: > http://www.timesleaderonline.com/week.html > > It was announced last week that vital statistic > records ( birth and death > certificates) from the Martins Ferry City Health > District would merge > with the Belmont County General Health District. > The Martins Ferry > Health Department closed its doors on Nov. 17 > Anyone in need of information regarding vital > statistics from the Martins > Ferry Health Department can contact the county > department at 695-1202. > > > Belmont County Health Department > State Route 331 > 68501 Bannock Road > St. Clairsville, OH 43950 > (740) 695-1202 > Available records are as follows: > Birth - 1867 to present > Death - 1917 to present (No records for 1922 > > Martins Ferry Health Department previously held > these records: > Births - 1909 to present > Deaths - 1908 to present (some 1900) > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohbelmon/resources.html#health > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. http://shopping.yahoo.com/

I need help on these pesky Smiths. Find the living in the Ohio Valley on both sides of the border between WV and Ohio. Lived in Belmont, Washington and Monroe counties at one time or another. Many settled in Wetzel and Wood counties, WV. Please look these over and see if you recognize any of them: JOSEPH SMITH b. abt 1803. Married to CATHARIN ? b. abt 1806. Found in and around Ohio Valley area (Pa., WV., Ohio) Found in Monroe Co., Salam Twp, Ohio in 1850 census. Children: SARAH b. abt 1827 CHARLES b. abt 1831 m. SARAH ANN VOORHES MARY b. abt 1833 KINSEY b. abt 1837 MARGARET b. abt 1840 JOHN b. abt 1842 CATHARINE b. abt 1846 1850 census finds them in Monroe Co., Ohio. Charles born in Clarington. Looking for information on the sibblings and parents. Looking for information on CHARLES SMITH b. abt 1831 in Clarington, Ohio and SARAH ANN VOORHES b. Nov. 28, 1831. Charles served in Civil War ( Company A 25th Ohio IV). Found in and around Ohio Valley area. Mentioned not only in Monroe Co. Ohio also in Wetzel, Woods, Jackson Pleasant Co.’s WV. 1870 census finds them living in Magnolia Township, Wetzel Co. 1880 census finds them living in Jackson Co., Grant District, WV. Children: JOSPEH SMITH b. 7-7-1853 ABEGAIL SMITHth b. 9-15-1855 CORNELIUS CHAPMAN SMITH b. 11-28-1856 MARY b. 1861 CATHORINE b. 1864 JOHN C H. b. 1865 WILLIAM HARVEY b. Jan. 10, 1867 m. Mary Ellen Yoho S. Smith b. Jan. 4, 1881 R.A. Smith b. June 10, 1882 Charles b. Dec. 3, 1896 Mary Smith b. Sept, 1898 BERIAH b. 1870 WINFIELD SCOTT b. 3-22-1873 m. OCENA MAY LEMASTERS JAMES Kinzie. b. March 11,1875 CORA b. 1870 Lived in Monroe Co. Ohio, Wetzel Co., WV and Pleasant co., WV. Winfield moved to Monongalia Co., WV where he died in 1942. Hugh Smith Raccoon, Ky

This may be of interest to persons looking for vital records in Belmont County. This information was on the Times Leader Web site for Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000: http://www.timesleaderonline.com/week.html It was announced last week that vital statistic records ( birth and death certificates) from the Martins Ferry City Health District would merge with the Belmont County General Health District. The Martins Ferry Health Department closed its doors on Nov. 17 Anyone in need of information regarding vital statistics from the Martins Ferry Health Department can contact the county department at 695-1202. Belmont County Health Department State Route 331 68501 Bannock Road St. Clairsville, OH 43950 (740) 695-1202 Available records are as follows: Birth - 1867 to present Death - 1917 to present (No records for 1922 Martins Ferry Health Department previously held these records: Births - 1909 to present Deaths - 1908 to present (some 1900) http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohbelmon/resources.html#health

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If you have Pennsylvania connections you might find something here -- The University of Pittsburgh Library currently has 293 books covering area history scanned and on line. I didn't have time to explore fully but noticed some Westmoreland and Washington County books included. The site has a fully searchable text feature. A really GREAT site! http://bigfoot.library.pitt.edu/pittsburgh/search.html Hope everybody finds somebody! Janice